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MEDIUM · 5.5

CVE-2023-6792

An OS command injection vulnerability in the XML API of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an authenticated API user to disrupt system processes and potentially execute arbitrary code with lim...

Vulnerability Description

An OS command injection vulnerability in the XML API of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an authenticated API user to disrupt system processes and potentially execute arbitrary code with limited privileges on the firewall.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
PaloaltonetworksPan-Os>= 8.1.0, < 8.1.24

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-88CWE-78

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-6792?

CVE-2023-6792 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). An OS command injection vulnerability in the XML API of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an authenticated API user to disrupt system processes and potentially execute arbitrary code with lim...

How severe is CVE-2023-6792?

CVE-2023-6792 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-6792?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os.